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Predictive Policing: What is it, How it works, and its Legal Implications
This article reviews literature surrounding big data and predictive policing and provides an analysis of the legal implications of using predictive policing ... by Rohan George last modified Nov 24, 2015 04:31 PM — Filed under: , ,
The (in)Visible Subject: Power, Privacy and Social Networking
In this entry, I will argue that the interplay between privacy and power on social network sites works ultimately to subject individuals to the gaze of others, ... by Rebecca Schild last modified Aug 18, 2011 05:06 AM — Filed under: , , ,
Does the Social Web need a Googopoly?
While the utility of the new social tool Buzz is still under question, the bold move into social space taken last week by the Google Buzz team has Gmail users ... by Rebecca Schild last modified Aug 18, 2011 05:06 AM — Filed under: , , ,
Privacy vs. Transparency: An Attempt at Resolving the Dichotomy
The right to privacy has been articulated in international law and in some national laws. In a few countries where the constitution does not explicitly ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Mar 08, 2015 06:26 AM — Filed under: , , , , ,
ಭಾರತೀಯ ಡಿಎನ್ಎ ಪ್ರೊಫೈಲಿಂಗ್ ಮಸೂದೆಯ ಸೀಳುನೋಟ
ಭಾರತೀಯ ದಂಡಸಂಹಿತೆಯನ್ನು ೨೦೦೫ರಲ್ಲಿ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಇದರ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಆಪಾದಿತರನ್ನು ಬಂಧಿಸಿದಾಗ ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿವಿಧ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಲು ಕಾನೂನುರೀತ್ಯಾ ಅವಕಾಶ ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Oct 03, 2012 03:42 PM — Filed under: ,
Google’s privacy policy raises hackles
Have you ever used Google to search for a restaurant while you were logged in its network using your Google id? Or shared information about your trip to Goa ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 30, 2012 03:58 AM — Filed under: ,
Google to change privacy policy to use personal info of users
It is a warning for users of Google and other Social Networking sites. Who are using these sites for searching anything they want to know and sharing their ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Jan 30, 2012 05:03 AM — Filed under: , , ,
Outrage As Privileged IITians Use Tech To Spy On Sweepers
Some members of the housekeeping staff at IIT Ropar were put under round the clock surveillance during working hours for many days in February this year ... by Rachna Khaira last modified Dec 15, 2019 05:33 AM — Filed under: ,
IETF106
Gurshabad Grover participated at IETF106, which was held in Singapore 16-22 November, 2019. by Admin last modified Dec 15, 2019 06:14 AM — Filed under: ,
Comments to the United Nations Human Rights Commission Report on Gender and Privacy
This submission to UNHRC presents a response by researchers at the CIS to ‘gender issues arising in the digital era and their impacts on women, men and ... by Aayush Rathi, Ambika Tandon and Pallavi Bedi last modified Dec 30, 2019 05:40 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Announcing Selected Researchers: Welfare, Gender, and Surveillance
We published a Call for Researchers on January 10, 2020, to invite applications from researchers interested in writing a narrative essay that interrogates the ... by Sumandro Chattapadhyay last modified Feb 13, 2020 03:04 PM — Filed under: , , , , ,
Divergence between the General Data Protection Regulation and the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
by Pallavi Bedi last modified Feb 21, 2020 11:08 AM — Filed under: , ,
Sixth Meeting of the two Sub-Groups on Privacy Issues under the Chairmanship of Justice AP Shah
The sixth meeting of the two sub-groups on privacy issues will be held on August 31, 2012 at 10.00 a.m. in Committee Room No. 228, Yojana Bhawan, Sansad Marg, ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Aug 23, 2012 09:48 AM — Filed under: , ,
Consumer Privacy
This chapter will examine the present legal state of consumer privacy in India and seek to understand the gap between policy and implementation of policy. In ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Sep 13, 2012 09:21 AM — Filed under: , ,
The DNA Profiling Bill: Developing Best Practices
On the 27th of September 2012 the Centre for Internet & Society invites the public to a meeting and talk with international experts Helen Wallace from ... by Prasad Krishna last modified Sep 17, 2012 05:54 AM — Filed under: , ,
DNA Databases and Human Rights
Using DNA to trace people who are suspected of committing a crime has been a major advance in policing. by Prasad Krishna last modified Sep 17, 2012 05:39 AM — Filed under: ,
Anvar v. Basheer and the New (Old) Law of Electronic Evidence
The Supreme Court of India revised the law on electronic evidence. The judgment will have an impact on the manner in which wiretap tapes are brought before a ... by Bhairav Acharya last modified Dec 04, 2014 03:53 PM — Filed under: , ,
Deadline For Linking Bank Accounts With Aadhaar To Be Extended To 31 March
The government does away with the existing deadline of 31 December for linking of bank accounts with Aadhaar and PAN by Admin last modified Dec 16, 2017 01:24 PM — Filed under: , ,
Masking personal data to protect privacy crucial for India, say experts
Finding a way to protect privacy is critical, with the Supreme Court hearing petitions challenging the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various social and ... by Admin last modified Dec 16, 2017 02:27 PM — Filed under: ,
Checks and balances needed for mass surveillance of citizens, say experts
A number of measures are required to protect law-abiding citizens from mass surveillance and misuse of their personal data, according to top technology and ... by Admin last modified Dec 16, 2017 02:32 PM — Filed under: , ,
Ahead of data protection law roll out, experts caution that it shouldn't limit collection and use of data
With India planning to roll out a new data protection regime following the landmark Supreme Court judgment upholding right to privacy as fundamental right, ... by Admin last modified Jan 02, 2018 03:20 PM — Filed under: ,
Fixing Aadhaar: Security developers' task is to trim chances of data breach
The task before a security developer is not only to reduce the probability of identity breach but to eliminate certain occurrences. by Sunil Abraham last modified Jan 10, 2018 04:47 PM — Filed under: , ,
Is your personal information under lock and key?
Customers, be more careful about how you log in and log off! by Admin last modified Jan 16, 2018 04:54 PM — Filed under: , ,
Bengaluru gives data safety tips to panel
A crucial consultation ahead of the framing of the country's data protection laws witnessed animated discussions here on Saturday. by Admin last modified Jan 16, 2018 11:19 PM — Filed under: , ,
UIDAI's Virtual ID, limited KYC does little to protect Aadhaar data already collected, say critics
Aadhaar-issuing body, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), had barely started patting itself on the back for introducing the Virtual ID concept, ... by Admin last modified Jan 16, 2018 11:51 PM — Filed under: , ,
Token security or tokenized security?
Implementing a system of tokenization for Aadhaar verification will address the security loopholes highlighted in recent reports. by Admin last modified Jan 17, 2018 12:17 AM — Filed under: , ,
Aadhaar-privacy debate: How the 12-digit number went from personal identifier to all pervasive transaction tool
Depending on who you ask, the Aadhaar is either a convenience or a curse. by Admin last modified Jan 18, 2018 03:01 PM — Filed under: , ,
Data Protection: We can innovate, leapfrog
About 27% of India's population is still illiterate or barely literate. Most privacy policies and terms of services for web and mobile applications are in ... by Sunil Abraham last modified Jan 22, 2018 01:45 AM — Filed under: , ,
Aadhaar's new security measures are good, it is still work in progress
Here's a rundown of the three new features that the UIDAI will introduce to make Aadhaar seemingly more secure. by Admin last modified Jan 26, 2018 01:52 AM — Filed under: , ,
The Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2013 — Penalising 'Peeping Toms' and Other Privacy Issues
The pending amendments to the Indian Penal Code, if passed in their current format, would be a huge boost for individual physical privacy by criminalising ... by Divij Joshi last modified Jul 12, 2013 12:17 PM — Filed under: ,